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Neighborhood Messy Paint Day

Neighborhood Messy Paint Day
August 18, 2011
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It’s a new month and once again another neighborhood activity – It’s Messy Paint Day! As always you will need A backyard to host the party. Supplies provided by attendees and you. Friends! Here’s our Messy Paint Day stations.  Marble …Read the Rest

Grand Opening of Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park!

Grand Opening of Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park!
July 29, 2011
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“Lemurs, and Wildebeest and Zebras oh my! ” You’re not in Kansas, but in Alto, MI where the most amazing new animal experience is opening this weekend! The much anticipated Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park will have it’s grand opening …Read the Rest

Waterpoolza!

Waterpoolza!
July 28, 2011
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It’s time again for another neighborhood get together! This month’s theme is water… so get your bathing suit on and your garden hose ready, we are going to have some water fun! Here’s how you can create “Waterpoolza” with your …Read the Rest

The Little Engine That Could: Lollipop Series

The Little Engine That Could: Lollipop Series
July 20, 2011
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Can the littlest engine of them all climb a big mountain? I think I can, I think I can! You HAVE to get on this train! The Grand Rapids Symphony presents The Little Engine that Could. An entertaining, musical story time …Read the Rest

Everything is GRAND about the OPENING of Boulder Ridge Wildlife Park!

Everything is GRAND about the OPENING of Boulder Ridge Wildlife Park!
July 13, 2011
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July 30 & 31. 10am – 5pm Saturday and noon – 5 pm Sunday…   Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park’s Grand Opening!   Mark it down, folks. All of your patience has finally paid off!  Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park …Read the Rest

Just Me and You at the John Ball Zoo Farmyard Express! 2 Ticket Giveaway!

July 6, 2011
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This contest is closed.  Congrats to Kat!   One-on-one time with a child is hard to come by but OH so important! I vividly remember one of my aunts taking me ice skating when I was 7 years old.  Did …Read the Rest

Kid’s Day at Celebration! Cinema Features Noah’s Ark Stuff-n-Fluff Animals!

April 6, 2011
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Take a walk on the wild side! Celebration! Cinema North is putting on Kids Day takes place Saturday, April 16, 2011  (11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) in the Wave Room (located on the second level of the movie theater). The …Read the Rest

Spring Break at the Grand Rapids Children’s Musuem!

March 29, 2011
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It’s all about attitude. We are NOT stuck here in Michigan over break.  We GET to spend our break time exploring and supporting some of our favorite local institutions.  And take it from a woman who has been to some …Read the Rest

The ULTIMATE Guide to Spring Break 2011 in Grand Rapids!

The ULTIMATE Guide to Spring Break 2011 in Grand Rapids!
March 23, 2011
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Spring break is coming! Are you ready?   I have two points-of-view on spring break. 1)  I ONLY get one week with my boys? 2)  I have a WHOLE week with my boys!  What am I going to do?!? I’m …Read the Rest

I hear the music of the weekend calling!!!

I hear the music of the weekend calling!!!
March 16, 2011
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The sun is shining!!   It’s (a tad) warmer out!   I smelled spring for the first time today!   And I heard the first robin song this morning on the way to preschool.   I think its only fitting …Read the Rest

20% off MVP Spring Break Camps at MVP Sportsplex to the First 10 Responders!

March 15, 2011
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This offer has expired.  You may still sign up for Spring Break Camps at the regular prices. Spring break is only a few weeks away!  Hard to believe that March is halfway over and April is just around the corner. …Read the Rest

We Went! Disney Princess Wishes

We Went!  Disney Princess Wishes
March 10, 2011
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We are just in from Disney On Ice: Princess Wishes at the Van Andel Arena. I must confess that this was my first ever Disney On Ice experience.  I don’t know who was more excited, me or my almost 4-year …Read the Rest

Whatever You Do, DON’T Call it a CONCERT–Win Dan Zanes Laugh Fest Gear!

Whatever You Do, DON’T Call it a CONCERT–Win Dan Zanes Laugh Fest Gear!
March 2, 2011
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This contest is closed.  Melissa Bowman, you earned your prize!   March and all that is signifies is upon us.  Mad Basketball.  Haphazard Weather.  Antsy School Children Itching for Spring Break.  And now…Laugh Fest! What perfect timing!  From March 10 …Read the Rest

One Place I’m Comfortable Leaving My Kids

One Place I’m Comfortable Leaving My Kids
February 8, 2011
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Holy Guacamole, I need a break! Between the trifecta of snow days last week, the husband out of town, and the sickness that is now residing in our home, this mom is whipped. I love my kids.  I love them …Read the Rest

Thunder National Monster Trucks Ticket GIVEAWAY and PROMOTIONAL CODE

Thunder National Monster Trucks Ticket GIVEAWAY and PROMOTIONAL CODE
January 17, 2011
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This contest is closed.  Congrats to Mary C. and Jody Smith! You can still enjoy the show and a discount if you use code grkids when checking out on ticket master.  Have a great time! Are you ready for a …Read the Rest

Win Tickets to Carnival of the Animals Ballet!

Win Tickets to Carnival of the Animals Ballet!
January 16, 2011
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This contest is closed. grkids.com friends going to see Carnival of the Animals are Melissa Smith, Patrice Jonker, Tina DeVries, and Sarah Sooy! We’ve Gone to the Animals…and We’re LOVING It! In this whimsical ballet, you and your children can …Read the Rest